Buying a Grill - Jamie's Tips for Getting the Right Grill for YOU!

Whether you're buying a grill, a smoker or a complete outdoor kitchen, it can be a fun experience. But it can be intimidating.

Whether you're looking for something to BBQ large cuts, grill steaks or just heat up a few dogs, it pays to be prepared before you head out. Jamie shares his best tips to make sure you get the best grill for you.

1. First, when buying a grill consider your needs for now and future plans. Then decide how much you can afford to spend. If you live in a city apartment, a nice small gas grill may be perfect. But if you plan on moving to a house in a couple of years a $50 charcoal brazier might fit your needs best for now. Or you may think about spending a bit more on a small nice travel grill that will serve your home needs for now and camping needs in the future.
   
   If you have plenty of room, consider saving a few hundred dollars to buy a more deluxe model with an outdoor light and optional side shelves.
   
   
2. Select the style of grilling you prefer. Some people like charcoal. Some like gas. Both have there pluses and minuses. Consider investing in one of each if you have the money and room. You can experiment with each and learn for yourself what each is best for.
   
   
3. Auxillary Grilling items. My advise -- DO NOT BUY ANY of these when you buy the grill. There are many good useful items that you will want to add later, but wait until you experiment a bit and know what you need and want. It is far too easy to get caught up in the moment and buy dozens of pretty items you'll never use. Wait until you need them.

Plan your purchase before walking into the store so you won’t be talked into spending more than you can afford.

If you want the best deals, look around -- both online and off. Compare several websites and stores and different grill makers.

Jamie

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